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anatomise

vb. To pull apart and examine; scrutinise carefully.

WordNet
anatomise

v. dissect in order to analyze; "anatomize the bodies of the victims of this strange disease" [syn: anatomize]

Usage examples of "anatomise".

Can you explain their operations, and anatomise that fine internal structure on which they depend?

As much, at least, replied P/HILO\, as C/LEANTHES\ can explain the operations of reason, or anatomise that internal structure on which it depends.

His collected and calm manner could not prevent her blood from running cold, as he thus tried to anatomise his old condition.

He was tame in comparison with Mr Gowan, who knew how to address me on equal terms, and how to anatomise the wretched people around us.

The Captain was neither drowned nor poisoned, neither miasmatised nor anatomised.

He knew what he knew, he had dissected all the arguments, he had pinned down and anatomised all the ifs and buts.

She was not at heart wicked, but there are few women who can resist an opportunity of anatomising and reckoning up the merits and demerits of a woman who has married an old lover.